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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
16
Local seed dealer De Jong Floral and Seed Store quotes high grain prices with 23.50 per bushel for red clover while supply lasts and invites customers to inquire about other field seeds. They offer delivery of 100 pounds or more of 60 percent protein tankage and note contact via phone at 140 for Pella Rendering Works.
Hudson sedan and Ford Tudor models headline a selection of cars and trucks at White Way Auto Co including a Ford Deluxe Coach and a Buick sedan. Knight Coupe and Willy’s sedan cabriolet are listed by Vik Tudor and Van Houweling Auto Co with several Tudor and Ford vehicles highlighted.
Advertisement from John Gus Van Gorp offering 12 years of worming and delousing experience. Sells worm powder and worm tablets at low prices. Contact via phone number 36 on 2 percent.
A dissolution notice states the partnership Ulrich Meat Market in Pella Marion County Iowa is dissolved by Luke N Van der Linden withdrawing. Arie Schilder now owns and operates the business at the same location and name. Creditors urged to present claims and debtors to pay promptly. Dated November 18 1936.
Hoeksema Bros Garage advertises flywheel starter gears compatible with all car makes. Local repair shop invites customers to inquire about fitment and pricing for varied engines and models.
Truman Wallace WPA recreation director will organize a Newton Y M C A rifle and pistol club at a Y building meeting Friday. Several sites for an indoor gallery are under review. choice will depend on prospective member interest. All firearms will be .22 caliber.
Cleo Yoder an 18 year old farm boy from Wellman Iowa won the Great Western Livestock Show grand championship with his 1000 pound Aberdeen Angus steer named Diamond City. The steer will be sold at auction Saturday likely fetching at least $8000 for its youth ful owner.
A Sunday showing at the Princess in Oskaloosa features Jean Harlow William Powell and Spencer Tracy in Libeled Lady a satire about journalism. The film follows a heiress suing a major newspaper and a disgraced reporter brought back to win the case.
Prairie View Kansas residents report mild open winter weather despite short days and recent light snow. The community notes visits from Paul Van Dongen of Sioux Center Iowa and fond remembrances of old friends in Rotterdam Kansas. Local telephone service moved to Main Street. hospitalizations include Henry Boland Frank Nelson and Peter Rupke with recoveries noted. John and Ben Schra now run a local store with Levergne Schra and Vivian Schra assisting. Interment of Mrs John Hope in Denver marked a long-resident family event. Family details describe Hogan descendants and connections across multiple states.
The Os Kalosa Tribune reports that the case of Davis and Morris against the Hellings estate opens the trial docket. Davis and Morris seek 200 for legal services including drafting Hellings will, after the trustee denied their bill. The estate is represented by Thomas J. Bray with the firms handling their own side.
Lewis Reghi of Ankeny sued John W. Baker of Colfax over a November 8 1935 crash at the Main street An Kelly intersection with Highway 65. A Justice of the Peace jury drew the case, denying both requests for damages. Reghi sought 2 damages. Baker sought 190.33 via cross petition.
The Country School Contest sponsored by Pella merchants invites all schools to enter and win prizes. Points come from registration, spending with sponsoring merchants, clipping newspaper ads, finding misspelled words, buying advertised articles, and paying old ads in full. Cuts and merchant signatures boost votes, with limits and procedures noted for teacher submission.
The justice court jury ruled both plaintiff and defendant equally negligent and recommended costs be divided equally. Jurors Emory Pflaum Max Dobbs Henry Nicodemus Tom Grundy Charl Butler B F Van Dyke, all of Colax, served on the panel.
Hall of Fame catcher Gabby Hartnett visited Sigourney and stayed at the home of W. C. Gretter in Harper, as local spectators watched his appearance during a regional stop in the area.
A weekend gathering in Sigourney featured four Chicago friends with guest of honor catcher Gretter. Verle Seigler hosted a pie roast on Saturday with Cub fans from Sigourney, Keota, What Cheer, Ottumwa, Washington, and Harper nearby. Chicago attendees included S. J. Bohr Don O'Shea Terp Nicky Schneider and Hartnett. The visitors departed Sunday afternoon.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the Unskilled Laborer Custodial Post Office Service in Pella Iowa with hourly pay. Applications must be filed by December 80 1936 with the Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners Post Office Pella Iowa. No educational test or mental examination. eligibility based on physical ability rated at least 85. Arthur Klein noted as U S Examiner.
Mrs. Sarah Erickson aged 98, oldest resident nearby, died at her daughter Mrs. C W Lindgrens home at 10 o clock Wednesday night after a brief illness. Born near Stockholm Sweden on November 4 1838 she came to the United States in 1870 and settled on a Miller County Illinois farm with her husband who died soon after their arrival. She moved to Eddyville about five years ago.
Dr Emil's Adia Tablets are promoted to neutralize irritating acids and relieve burning and gnawing pains in the stomach while allowing continued eating. The ad promises money back if relief is not achieved and lists Vander Lin den's Drug Store as a retailer.
Three daughters Mrs Emma Pratt of Monmouth Illinois Mrs Matilda Pont of Galesburg Illinois and Mrs Lindgren survive along with 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. The body will go to New Windsor Illinois for funeral and burial.
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